May I ask what you find compelling about Sunshine? I really, really wanted to love the film and I did for the first 2/3. But it felt like the final act lost its way.

Maybe I just like Garland's films but not his signature. If you have other recommendations I'd be interested.

Might be Danny Boyle's signature.

Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire, and even 28 Days Later have related sequences.

Danny Boyle directed The Beach, so maybe that’s where Garland got it?

I believe Garland has hinted he’s intending to re-adapt The Beach himself at some point.